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Top Ten Day Trips With Cunard
Cunard have a definitive guide to the top ten day trips around the world for the most discerning traveller.
Taken from Cunard's range of shore excursions, the ten day trips were voted by Cunard passengers as the most exciting on offer.
Pyramids of Giza
- The Royal Viking Sun provides the perfect base from which to experience the last remaining wonders of the ancient world - the pyramids and the Sphinx.
Just a short drive from Port Said, Sakkra, one of the earliest step pyramids, provides the start to this incredible journey. From here passengers proceed to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx before visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
Seaplane journey over Virgin Islands
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A trip in a twin engine seaplane over the exclusive Virgin Islands is the ultimate Caribbean experience. Taking off from Charlotte Amalie harbour, St Thomas where the majestic Vistafjord lies moored, the plane provides the perfect vantage point for spectacular views across the island range's beautiful white beaches.
Exclusive Ephesus
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A unique excursion from Cunard's twin super yachts, Sea Goddess I and II, offers passengers a private reception at Ephesus in Turkey, the most impressive archaeological site in the world. The famed floodlit amphitheatre is closed to ordinary visitors so that Sea Goddess passengers can experience a private champagne reception in this ancient outpost of the Roman Empire.
Hot air balloon over Masai Mara
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The QE2 delivers passengers to Mombasa where they board the hot air balloon sand begin their journey over the African plains and the Masai Mara Game Reserve.. As the sun breaks over the horizon, passengers in silent balloons are most likely to see some of the spectacular wildlife than by any other transport.
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
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Historic Ho Chi Minh City can be reached from the luxury of Sea Goddess I and II. Passengers have the opportunity to tour this unique city before attending a private cocktail reception in the opulence of the former presidential palace, site of the 1975 takeover. Traditional music and unique dance performances enliven the party.
Majestic Taj Mahal
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The Royal Viking Sun provides the perfect vehicle for a trip to India's most famous landmark. A short flight transports passengers from Bombay to Agra where the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal is followed by a visit to the vast fort of Agra.
Great Barrier Reef
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Passengers can swim or snorkel among magnificent coral formations, giant clam gardens and more species of fish than in the Atlantic Ocean. A "touch tank" and specially built theatre enables passengers who may not want to swim the chance to explore the underwater world in comfort.
Scenic Fjords
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For magnificent scenery few locations can match the Norwegian Fjords. Reached from Cunard's classic liner Vistafjord, Hellesylt provides the start for a scenic stroll along the Bygdeelva River. Stunning views over the fjords, mountains and glaciers surrounding Strynsvatnet lake make this an unforgettable experience.
Day trip to Hong Kong
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A cosmopolitan day trip to Hong Kong from Sea Goddess I and II provides passengers with the perfect opportunity to mingle with locals in traditional backstreets. The extraordinary sights and sounds of Bird Street, where old men take their caged birds to sing to the coffee houses every morning, provide a fascinating insight into the people of this island.
Submarine adventure in Barbados
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For the Jules Verne fan an undersea adventure off the coast of Barbados is a must. A professional recreational submarine provides a unique vehicle for exploring the aquamarine waters and underwater sights of this beautiful Caribbean island.
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